Unknown · 140 LED LIGHT

The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have only basic insulation and the insulation for the LEDs is inadequate. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The basic insulated cable could detach or damage leaving live conductors accessible. Water penetration may cause an electric shock. The cable could overheat leading to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Published: 13 July 2018
Notifying authority: Hungary
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: Unknown. Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 28/12/2017

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0918/18
Model: XM-LED1-140C
Batch: 9 796104 579177
Check-digit validated barcodes: 9796104579177

Classification

Category: Lighting chains
Risk type: Electric shock, Fire
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Lighting chain with non-replaceable 140 LED lamps (35 blue, 35 green, 35 yellow, 35 red). Packaging: colourful cardboard box